ASVAB General Science Practice Test 200755

Questions 5
Topics Base Units, Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems, Proton, Scavengers, Stomach

Study Guide

Base Units
Measurement Base Unit Example
length / distance meter (m) km
mass gram (g) kg
volume liter (L) mL
volume (medical) cubic centimeter (cc) cc
time second (s), minute (min), hour (h) ms, min, h
temperature centigrade (°C) °C

Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.

Proton

A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.

Scavengers

Like decomposers, scavengers also break down the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients. The difference is that scavengers operate on much larger refuse and dead animals (carrion). Decomposers then consume the much smaller particles left over by the scavengers.

Stomach

Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.